Compound Security Packages Protect Against Catalytic Converter Theft - April 3rd, 2014

According to a recent BBC investigation, catalytic converter theft from motor vehicles has more than doubled over the last three years – becoming a very significant problem. There have been nearly 25,000 thefts that have been reported to the police across the UK between 2010 and the first half of this year. The thefts have more than tripled in the areas of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Leicestershire. A catalytic converter is the part of the vehicle which reduces poisonous gases from the exhaust system of the vehicle. Thieves have been stealing the catalytic converters because they contain precious metals such as palladium and platinum. The global price of platinum has recently been on the rise, which has fuelled this illegal trade. Not only do motorists have to replace these important car parts, they also face repair bills that can add up to thousands of pounds. So how can a quick and reliable solution be installed for the protection of a site where lorries and other vehicles are kept – which can detect any authorised or unauthorised entrants 24/7 while also maintaining controlled costs? The Compound Security Packages which are offered by Tag Systems offer the answer.